Several people were injured on Thursday evening after a newly renovated market structure at Kibuye Market in Kisumu City collapsed during a heavy downpour and strong winds. The incident left many traders, who sell tomatoes, clothing, and cereals, counting significant losses to their goods.

• When: The incident occurred around 6pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
• Who was affected: Several traders and shoppers at one of East Africa's largest open-air markets.
• Context: The market had recently reopened after being closed for several years for renovation, a project funded by the national government through the State Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Related Incident: This comes just a day after strong winds blew off classroom roofs at Professor Ayiecho Obumba Secondary School in Muhoroni, Kisumu County.